Piano Playing, with Piano Questions Answered

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Piano Playing, with Piano Questions Answered

by Josef Hofmann

EN·~5 hours·10 chapters

Chapters

10 total
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0:08
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Josef Hofmann - PIANO PLAYING - WITH - PIANO QUESTIONS ANSWERED

0:17
3

Piano Playing

7:58
4

TO MY DEAR FRIEND CONSTANTIN VON STERNBERG

16:17
5

Piano Playing

4:06:09
6

Indispensables in Pianistic Success - I

3:44
7

Piano Questions Answered

0:01
8

A FOREWORD

13:41
9

PIANO QUESTIONS

13:05
10

INDEX

14:04

Description

A concise guide for aspiring pianists, this work blends practical instruction with thoughtful reflection on what it means to make music come alive. Drawing on years of study and performance, the author shares observations that help students master the concrete mechanics of playing while hinting at the deeper, almost intangible, side of musical expression.

The book is filled with clear illustrations that demonstrate correct hand, finger, and foot positions, offering step‑by‑step advice on everything from octave technique to pedal use. Beyond the diagrams, it invites readers to contemplate how imagination, sensitivity, and a personal sense of aesthetics shape interpretation, encouraging them to look beyond the printed notes and discover the hidden cohesion that unites a piece.

By mastering the technical foundations presented here, learners open a “limitless vista” where intellect, spirit, and feeling merge, allowing them to approach each composition with confidence and a fresh, artistic perspective.

Details

Language

en

Duration

~5 hours (302K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Release date

2012-03-20

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Josef Hofmann

Josef Hofmann

1876–1957

A dazzling piano prodigy who grew into one of the great virtuosos of his era, he also had a restless inventor’s mind that set him apart from many of his musical peers. His life joined brilliant performance, teaching, composition, and a lifelong fascination with mechanics.

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